Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve offers paid summer internships to qualified applicants interested in native plants and public gardens. The 134-acre Preserve in beautiful New Hope, PA features nearly 800 species of native plants along 2.5 miles of trails that traverse woods, meadow, pond and stream.

Length of internship: 12 weeks; 40 hours/week, includes one weekend day

Field trips to other botanical gardens, native plant nurseries and natural areas are offered to round out interns' understanding of plants and public gardens. Interns also attend educational programs at the Preserve and complete an individual research or work project.

Requirements:

Applicants must have completed at least 2 years of college, or the equivalent, with background and a strong interest in botany, horticulture and/or related environmental studies. Applicants should be capable of rigorous outdoor work including lifting, digging, and sustained walking.